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Sporty40

04-15-2010 @ 9:09 AM

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About 2 minutes after the guage indicates normal temperature, the sound of a "pop" resembling that of a gallon can popping out a dent when filled with air comes from the front of the engine. After replacing the water pumps with Skips, the engine does not overheat at any speed. Upon cooling down, I can hear the same "pop" somewhere up front. Your comments would be appreciated. Thanks!

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04-15-2010 @ 9:30 AM

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It might be the top tank on the radiator flexing. Are you running a pressure radiator cap? My radiator guy added two braces between the front and back of the top tank when I told him I wanted to run a 4 lb. cap. Look carefully at the shape of the front of the tank when cool and then after you hear the POP.

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04-15-2010 @ 4:20 PM

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Sporty, DeLuxe hit the nail on the head for you. Early radiators were not engineered to use pressure caps. When freshening up one of these radiators, a good radiator shop will, upon request, solder internal supports to prevent oil canning, which will eventually cause a leak at the solder joints.

Alan

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alanwoodieman

04-16-2010 @ 5:50 AM

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my 40 running a NOS radiator with Skips pumps and following his instructions, 4 lb cap, etc did the same thing, except it buldged out and has not yet returned to normal--I left it alone-if it ain't broke don't fix it.

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04-16-2010 @ 6:16 AM

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I was thinking about hanging a coolant tank, and NO pressure cap, this way the coolant will not get lost and keep the radiator full and no radiator problems ?
this would be a tempory tank that easily be removed if need be,placed on the inner fender panel
what are your thoughts on this,????
I also have Skips pumps and have bought his valve but Have NOT Installed the Valve, as of yet,.
I drive my car, and really do not loose too much coolant if not used in much traffic,as loog as it stays a little cool,
37RAGTOPMAN
at some of the car shows have seen the aluminum tank on some of the cars that are driven to the show,

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Sporty40

04-16-2010 @ 8:23 AM

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Deluxe40, Alan, Alan & 37RAGTOPMAN, I am running a 4 pound cap but appear to have no leakage at this time. The extra radiator supports and an expansion tank sound like good ideas. Thanks for your comments!

Alan

ford38v8

04-16-2010 @ 1:28 PM

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Wow. Three Alans on one post. We should start our own exclusive club!

Alan

Sporty40

04-16-2010 @ 2:05 PM

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We should find out who's the oldest! I'm 70 but most likely the least knowledgeable about old Fords. My first car in high school was 1946 Mercury Convert, then a '49 Ford 2 door followed by a '53 Hardtop.

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04-16-2010 @ 2:51 PM

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Although my name isn't "Alan", us Geezers should form a club of 70 Plus types. We could call it the ELDER Ford V8 Club of America. Sort of a geriatric version of the original, except instead of suggesting Marvel Mystery Oil for all our woe's, we would prescribe Geritol.

ford38v8

04-16-2010 @ 3:00 PM

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I guess I'm the youngest. I won't be 70 till next August!

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